Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 6:00 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:24 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Nov 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:143.26:332.812:060.312:320.37:185:41Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:543.37:092.812:360.21:090.27:195:40New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:303.47:432.81:010.11:430.27:205:39New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:033.48:162.81:240.12:150.17:215:37New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:343.48:492.71:490.12:460.17:225:36New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:063.38:232.61:190.22:170.26:244:35New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:383.18:592.51:520.22:490.36:254:34Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:143.09:392.42:270.43:240.46:264:33Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:552.910:242.33:040.54:050.66:274:32Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:432.711:172.23:470.64:580.76:284:31Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:382.74:380.76:150.76:304:30First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:142.212:372.65:440.87:320.66:314:29First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:152.41:392.77:050.78:280.46:324:28First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:192.62:442.88:390.69:150.26:334:27Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:212.93:472.99:520.39:580.06:344:27Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:183.34:433.110:480.010:41-0.36:364:26Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:083.75:353.211:40-0.311:23-0.56:374:25Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:574.06:253.312:31-0.56:384:24Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:464.27:163.312:08-0.61:23-0.66:394:23Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:364.28:063.312:54-0.62:14-0.66:404:23Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:284.18:583.11:42-0.53:05-0.46:414:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:213.99:523.02:31-0.44:01-0.26:424:22Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:173.510:512.83:23-0.25:060.06:444:21Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:183.211:532.74:230.16:150.26:454:20Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:212.95:510.37:180.36:464:20Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:562.61:242.77:220.58:140.36:474:19Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:002.72:272.58:330.59:040.36:484:19Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:032.73:272.49:330.59:460.36:494:19Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:592.84:182.410:240.410:220.36:504:18Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:453.05:022.411:070.310:520.26:514:18Waning Crescent30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8459338)

Common Questions About Block Island, RI Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Block Island, RI today?

Slack tide in Block Island, RI is approximately 9:12 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Block Island, RI?

Block Island, RI is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Block Island, RI tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Block Island, RI?

Tide predictions for Block Island, RI come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Block Island, RI?

Tide data for Block Island, RI is sourced from NOAA Station #8459338. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8459338.

What is the moon phase in Block Island, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Block Island, RI is First Quarter (32% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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